BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – The threat of eastern equine encephalitis has led to the cancelation of another popular event in our region.

Organizers say Oktoberfest Vermont 2024 at the Burlington Waterfront is canceled.

They say they made the decision after recommendations from state health officials and the city advising people to limit their time outdoors during the evening to avoid the potentially deadly mosquito-borne virus.

Health officials recently released advice for people to stay inside as much as possible between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. for high-risk towns including Alburgh, Burlington, Colchester and Swanton.

Oktoberfest was scheduled for Sept. 20-21, but organizers said they felt compelled to act quickly to minimize losses and ensure the event can continue in the future.

In an email, owners Louie and Max Orleans said, in part, “We recognize that you’ve held this date in your calendar for many months on our behalf and we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience and disappointment this decision causes you and your team. Please know that this decision was not made lightly and we share your disappointment.”

They say they are now working with their ticketing platform to alert all ticketholders and process full refunds.

Last week, another popular Burlington event, Summervale, was canceled due to concerns about EEE.

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FINAL SCORE: Vermont 1, FDU 1
BURLINGTON, Vt. – The Catamounts battled to a 1-1 draw against FDU on Sunday afternoon from Virture Field, tallying their third draw of the season. With the result, Vermont now holds a 1-1-3 record while FDU moves to 0-2-3.
 
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COACH’S QUOTE
“I thought we had a good response from our group today from a performance we didn’t like Thursday,” said Head Coach Kristi Huizenga. “We were thin in some positions today on a hot day after a long week and I thought we came together well to grind out a result and show some maturity.”
 
HOW IT HAPPENED

• The Catamounts pounced first in the 20th minute when Kate Bossert found Bailey Ayer streaking up the middle, where she rifled her shot while being surrounded by defenders to the bottom left corner of the net, earning Vermont the 1-0 advantage.  
• In the 41st minute, the Knights responded when Marina Burzaco pinned the top left corner of the net from just outside the box, knotting the score, 1-1.
• No goals were scored in a competitive second half, as the match went final with a score of 1-1.

 
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE

• Graduate student goalkeeper Dani Pollard made her first start of the season, making five total saves, a new career high for saves in a single game.
• Ayer scored her fourth goal of the season against the Knights, putting her at four goals in five games, the first Catamount to do so since Bossert in the first five matches of the 2023 season.
• Bossert picked up her first point of the season after assisting Ayer’s goal. Bossert tallied three shots and one shot on goal to go along with her assist.
• Della Weir led the Catamounts with two shots on goal.
• Maddy Cronin led all Catamount field players in minutes, playing all 90 total.
• Eight different Catamounts registered a shot on goal against FDU, the third time that’s happened this season.

 
UP NEXT
Following Sunday’s matchup with the Knights, Vermont will travel to Loudonville, N.Y. on Wednesday, September 4 to take on MAAC foe, Siena, in the team’s second road match of the season. The start time for the match is scheduled for 4 p.m. ET. The matchup will be broadcast live on ESPN+.
 
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A man is facing several charges after he allegedly attacked a pregnant nurse during a visit to a hospital in Berlin, Vermont, on Friday.

Berlin police tell NBC10 Boston affiliate WPTZ that Michael Partlow, 62, of Barre City, also allegedly yelled obscenities, threatened staff and refused to leave while at Central Vermont Medical Center.

Partlow is charged with assault on a protected professional, disorderly conduct, criminal threatening, trespass and violating conditions of release, according to WPTZ.

He was issued a citation to appear in court in October to answer to the charges. It wasn’t immediately clear if he had obtained an attorney.